Description
Easter Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry is an elegant and easy-to-make dish that combines flaky pastry with rich smoked salmon, making it the perfect centerpiece for your spring celebrations.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry
- Smoked Salmon
- Cream Cheese
- Fresh Dill
- Lemon Juice
- Capers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about half an inch thick.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the pastry.
- Layer smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese, slightly overlapping them.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped dill and capers on top.
- Cut slits around the edges of the pastry without cutting through, then fold flaps toward the center.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize by adding fresh herbs like chives or swapping cream cheese for herbed goat cheese for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.